2011 Map of Pawnee Buttes

About this map

Pawnee Buttes dominates this landscape of the High Plains, standing as a prominent geological landmark within the northeastern Colorado shortgrass prairie. The topography is defined by the seasonal drainage of North Pawnee Creek and Igo Creek, which carve through the arid terrain. For those tracing the human and livestock history of the region, the placement of isolated water sources like Elizabeth Spring, De Moss Spring, and The Wolf Spring is significant. These springs, alongside the Durbin Windmill and Buttes Windmill, reflect the essential infrastructure required for ranching and survival in this environment. The presence of the Pawnee Butte Trail Head indicates the area's continued importance for recreation and access to the notable butte formations.